The Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan: The Distorted Educational System
The Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan: The Distorted Educational System
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Date
2024-04
Authors
Ali Awadallah Saeed
Eman Kheir
Omer A. Gibreel
Samah Elnour Khalifa
Maha Yahia Suliman
Sawsan M.Almekkawi
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Napata College
Abstract
Introduction: On 15 April 2023, Battles initially broke out in the capital city, Khartoum,
after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, which used to be under the command of the
Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), rebelled. During such a disaster, Sudanese people are
expected to reconsider their life priorities, with education coming down after safety and
food supply. This, in turn, will result negatively in children's learning outcomes with
probable deterioration and or reduction in educational achievement. A report released by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research on 28 August 2023 stated that
the vandalism affected all 104 higher education and scientific research institutions in
Khartoum and several other states.
Methodology: This commentary relies on reports from the Ministry of Higher Education
and Scientific Research, along with recent journal articles discussing the consequences of
ongoing conflicts. Personal observations as staff in universities contribute to the insights,
and data from the students and colleges illuminate the struggles faced by them.
Results:
The war resulted in the widespread destruction of educational infrastructure, leaving
more than 600,000 higher education students uncertain about their academic future. The
universities started searching for solutions to overcome the catastrophe and find ways to
support their students and staff.
Conclusions:
The conflict in Sudan disproportionately impacts education, causing disruptions in whole
educational process in Sudan. Urgent international intervention is needed to cease the
conflict and ensure the safety of higher education and scientific research institutions
facilities, and support will be needed for the students, higher education staff and
researchers.
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